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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 458.19 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 458.19 and 122.94 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 458.19 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/458.19 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 458.19 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 56,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,329.88/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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